2019 MCEC Presenter Call for Abstracts (Responses)


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2		2019 MCEC/MCASE Conference on Exceptionalities
3		Colonial Inn, Helena, MT
4		Wednesday February 20, 2019
5		7:00 - 8:45 a.m.		REGISTRATION- ATRIUM
6		8:45 - 9:45 Session 1		Keynote- Igniting Passion: Succeeding with Every Student- Dr Laurie Barron Welcome/ Announcements/ Getting the Most out of the Conference Grand Ballroom
7		8:45 - 9:45 Session 1
8		9:45-10:00
9		VISIT EXHIBITORS
10		Strand		Technology	Behavior	Leadership	Early Childhood/ Behavior	Early Childhood/ Literacy	Autism	Assessment	Secondary Transition	Disability	Technology
11		10:00 - 12:00 Session 2		1. Martian Rescue: Using Problem Based Learning to Engage Students- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk (repeat in PM)	2. Succeeding with Challenging Students- Dr. Laurie Barron, Evergreen School District	3. Hot Topics in Special Education-Frank Podobnik & OPI Special Ed Division	4. Teaching Self-Regulation Skills and Techniques- Jennifer Darlington, OPI	5. Igniting Language and Literature in Preschool- Marcia Stolfus & Sara Hammel, Flathead Spec Ed Coop	6. Autism and Interdisciplinary Collaboration- Heather Masterson, Pediatric Therapy Clinic and Sharon Woods, MSDB	7. Expand Your Capacity with Online Psychoeducational Assessments- Stephanie Taylor & David Taggert, Presence Learning	8. Utilizing student-led IEPs as the ultimate transition tool- Mary Di Biase, Montana Youth Transitions	9. You Can't Light a Fire Without a Spark!- Andree Larose, Morrison, Sherwood, Deola, Wilson, PLLP Tai Goldin, Disability Rights Montana	10. Universal Design for Learning: Making decisions and leading change that enable ALL students to succeed- Oscar Avilés, Goalbook & Shelley Dempsey, Prickley Pear Cooperative
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13		12:00-1:15 Lunch on Your Own
14		1:15 - 3:15 Session 3		Technology	Leadership	Early Childhood/ Behavior	Early Childhood	Spec Ed	Behavior	Behavior/ Trauma	Early Childhood Behavior	Disability/ Leadership	Behavior
15		1:15 - 3:15 Session 3		1. Martian Rescue: Using Problem Based Learning to Engage Students- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk (repeat of AM session)	2. Administrators’ Impact on Achievement for Special Education Students - Dr. Laurie Barron	CANCELLED: 3 Teaching Emotional and Social Skills through Carefully Planned Child Guidance- Sally Hicks	4. Family and Community Engagement- Sandy Cade	5. Get it together! Work Planning and Time Management for the Busy Educator - Genevieve Thomas, Flathead Special Education Cooperative	6. Team Approach to Reintegration for Challenging Students - Jenny Malloy, Julianna Robinson, Casey Samollow, Sierra Hankinson and Bridget Kelly, Park County Special Ed Cooperative	7. Behavior Management Techniques For An Emotionally Safe, Trauma Informed Classroom - Shirley Bulluck, Youth Dynamics	8. Courageous Conversations: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships and Compassionate Communications in the Classroom- Sarehl Lomme,LCPC; Rachael Dunkel, LCPC, & Catherine Matthews	9. You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto- Andree Larose, Morrison, Sherwood, Deola, Wilson, PLLP Tai Goldin, Disability Rights Montana, Bea Kaleva, Kaleva Law Offices	10. Self-Regulation School-Wide: How one school has used Conscious Discipline to impact it's students success.- Norah Barney, EdD - Anaconda School District
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17		3:15 - 3:30 Break		BREAK
18		3:15 - 3:30 Break		BREAK
19		Session 4: 3:30-4:30 Poster Session
20		Must attend full session to receive credit (more to be added)		Preparing Teachers for Inclusive Classrooms- Sheri Modderman, Washington State University	Leadership in Early Childhood Settings- Norah Barney, EdD, Anaconda School District.	Early Childhood Offerings on the OPI Learning Hub- Jody Lehman	Preschool Program and Content Standards- Tara Ferriter-Smith	Highlights from National CEC Conference & National CEC Leadership Conference- Lowell Long, Mandy Hickel & Melissa Hardman	Protactile ASL for Students who are Deafblind- Donna Sorenson, MSDB	Google Tools for Special Needs - 2019 Edition- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk	How MonTECH Can Support Your Students- Shawna Hanson, MonTech	On Fire: Movin’ On to Higher Education- Thomas Manthey, Center for Inclusive Education
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22		4:00-5:00		Special Ed Coop Directors
23		4:00-5:00
24		5:00-6:00		MCASE Meeting
25		5:00-6:00
26		4:30 - 5:00		University Credit- If taking for University credit please attend this session
27		4:30 - 5:00
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30		Thursday, February 21, 2019
31		7:00 - 8:00 a.m.		Breakfast Buffet/ Conference Registration
32		7:15 - 8:00 a.m.		MCEC Membership Meeting- Bring your breakfast and join us
33		8:00 - 9:00 Session 5		KEYNOTE: Inspirational Teachers Change Minds & Lives- Kevin Honeycutt Grand Ballroom
34		8:00 - 9:00 Session 5
35		9:00-9:15
36		VISIT EXHIBITORS
37		Strands		Technology		Leadership		Early Childhood		Behavior		Secondary Transition
38		9:15 - 11:15 Session 6		1.Unlocking Learning with Today's Tools - Kevin Honeycutt		2. Legal Issues with Section 504 and IDEA- Bea Kaleva		3. Key Indicators For Kindergarten Readiness- Maureen Kampfe		4. Reducing Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom- (Repeated in PM) - Jessica Minahan		5. Inventing Tomorrow: Strategies for Improving Transition Services for Students with High Functioning Autism- Carolyn Long, Bozeman School District
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40		11:15 - 11:45 Break		BREAK/ Visit Exhibitors
41		11:45- 1:00 Session 7		AWARDS LUNCHEON: CSPD AWARDS & KEYNOTE: Melissa Romano Grand Ballroom
42		11:45- 1:00 Session 7
43		1:00-1:30
44		VISIT EXHIBITORS
45		1:30 - 3:30 Session 8		Technology/ Secondary Transition		Leadership		Early Childhood		Behavior		Disability/ Behavior
46		1:30 - 3:30 Session 8		1.Digital Dumpster Diving- Kevin Honeycutt		2. Legal & Practical Implications for Hot Topics in Special Education- Megan Morris, Kaleva Law Firm & Linda Maass, Missoula Area Education Cooperative		3. StoryBook Palooza- Maureen Kampfe, OPI		4. Reducing Anxiety and Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom- (repeat of AM) - Jessica Minahan		5. Expanding Your Tool Box and Beyond- Michelle Swank, Columbia School District
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48		3:30-3:45 Break/ Visit Exhibitors		BREAK/ Visit Exhibitors
49		3:45-4:45 Session 9		Good Time Sing-Along Kevin Honeycutt, Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips Grand Ballroom
50		4:45		Awards Social (No Host) MCEC & MCASE Distinguished Service Awards
51		4:45		Grand Ballroom
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53		Friday, February 22, 2019
54		7:00 - 8:00	Warm Breakfast Buffet
55		7:00 - 8:00
56		Strands		Leadership	Technology	Behavior	Early Childhood	Autism	Technology/ Instructional Strategies	Secondary Transition	Behavior	Early Childhood	Disability
57		Session 10: 8:00 - 11:15 9:45-10:00 Break - Last chance to visit Exhibitors		1. Hot Topics in Special Ed for Administrators- MCASE Meeting- Frank Podobnik & OPI Special Ed Division	2. Loopin- Rollerama: An Engineering Challenge using Design Thinking- Jeff Crews & Dean Phillips, Beyond the Chalk	3. Academic Success for Students with Emotional Disturbance- Shawna Heiser, Special Learning 1-ON-1	4. Introduction to Mathematics and Numeracy Key Indicator- Lisa Hales, OPI	5. The Basics and Beyond: Strategies You Need to Know to Effectively Teach Students on the Autisic Spectrum- Ann Garfinkle	6. Collecting Special Ed Data through Google Forms- Julia Whitman, Columbia Falls School District	7. Igniting Passion For Learning Through Relationships- Amanda Blair & Kumal LaCasse, Great Falls Public Schools	8. Integrating Trauma-Informed Care into Communities and Schools - Dr. Julian Nolan, Carroll College	9. Igniting Passion: Looking Beyond Disabilities to What Children Can Do!- Robin Treptow, Benchhmark Human Services	10. Inspiring Art for All abilities – by Cohesion Dance Project
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59			Turn your Credit Accumulation Cards in to the Registration Desk
60		11:45 - 1:45	MCEC Board of Governors Spring Board Meeting
61		11:45 - 1:45
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